But since even NGT48 fans found this disgusting and the backlash is growing both domestic and abroad, management did actually release a statement on the incident.

correction – it would seem like that one member did not mention Yamaguchi's address/location at all, but only provided enough info on when she would return. It is not clear how the men knew where she was living.

So they basically admit that what Maho said was true but sterilize the details a bit, so it’s hard not to believe Maho’s side of things in its entirety at this point, if you weren’t convinced already.

I mean … at least NGT48 released a statement, I guess? But it was definitely more of a defense of management’s actions than anything else, and even though they’re not even promising any real change as it is, I have my doubts they’ll even change what they claim they will.

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Additionally, this is understandably having far-reaching implications, as many others who were formerly or are currently currently under the AKS umbrella have spoken out.

The Japanese public seem to share our opinions.I'll translate some of their responses to give you a general feel of what the Jpn fans are feeling about this. Meanwhile please keep using the hashtag #JusticeForMahohon